About this role
Job summary
Ffrancon Ward are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Health Care Support Worker to join their team. You must have an interest in working within Women's health as this ward is a busy, acute ward caring for patients with Gynaecology conditions. You will be part of a team of hard working and dedicated nursing, medical and administration staff, and on a daily basis you will be required to work in liaison with the team to ensure the delivery of safe, well organised and effective care ensuring a positive experience for patients and families who access our service.We actively encourage staff development through education programmes and in-house training. We care passionately about providing high quality patient centred care and welcome applicants from candidates who possess the same drive and enthusiasm.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Provide basic nursing care and support under direction of a trained nurse.Record observation e.g. pulse, blood pressure, temperature and urinalysis after competency based assessment, reporting all abnormalities to a registered nurse.
Ensure accurate labelling, identification and safe collection of specimens and blood products.
Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Ffrancon Ward, Gwynedd Hospital
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)